Faisal I of Iraq

that underdeveloped states would be developed, and catching up with the rest of the world until they were ready for independence. After WWI France got the territory of Syria and Lebanon and Brittan got the territory of Israel, Palestine, Jordan and Iraq. The United States left the Europeans to deal with the Middle East however they always protected their interests, such as protecting their oil interests. The U.S spoke out against the Armenian Genocide and supported Zionism. After WWII American

relationship between the United States and Iraq has been a rather complicated relationship. This relationship can be classified as a roller coaster ride that last through out history. The United States and Iraq relationship became rocky in 1958 when King Faisal was overthrown and Iraq signed with the Soviet Union. Because of the relationship that the United States had with the Soviet Union this made Iraq and the United States relationship a little questionable. In 1967 Iraq broke all ties with the United States

Unfortunately, in modern times the city’s reputation has been tainted with negativity. Previous historical conflicts, including: the 1258 Mongol conquest of Baghdad, the Ottoman–Safavid Wars (1532-1555 and 1623-1639), the 1990s Gulf War, and the 2003 war in Iraq have all contributed to how to citizens of Baghdad live today. One of the first conflicts to shake the city of Baghdad was the Mongol invasion. On the 10th of February 1258, Baghdad was captured by the Mongols led by Hulegu, a grandson of Genghis

Description of Country Syria is a country located in the Middle East, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Lebanon and Turkey. The modern nation of Syria did not exist until the 20th century, although the idea of Syria has been in existence since at least the time of the Prophet Muhammad. The name “Syria”, was first used by the Greeks, historically identifying the region at the eastern end of the Mediterranean lying between Egypt and Asia Minor. Greater Syria, the larger region (called

The Formation of Arab Nations Much of the modern political Arab world was born at the end of World War I, as outside powers divided up their shares of territories that were loyal to their regimes. For example, Iraq, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon came to exist along side the precarious state of Palestine. By World War II, these states had begun to want independence, and the following decades would witness revolution, regime change, violence, and, ultimately, a break from the grips of the Ottoman Empire

Iran’s Nuclear Weapons Description: Nuclear weapons, weapons that could potentially destroy civilization, are a new topic in International relations during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. After the United States made a nuclear bomb at the end of WWI, soon other countries followed. By now, there are more than fifty nations intervened with the bomb. A few years ago, Iran and the United States decided to form a deal regarding Iran’s possession of nuclear weapons (Habtoor, 2015). The deal,

CHALLENGE OF THIRD WORLD DEVELOPMENT A Third World Country Report of Iraq Name Dr. Rasool Nafisi Sociology 300 A term paper presented to the General Studies Department Strayer University Online in partial fulfillment for the completion of Sociology 300 General Studies Department (Sociology) Strayer University Online August 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS Dependency and Modernization Theories…………………………………………………… 4 Religion and Politics………………………………………………………………………………………………

Many people think terrorism and islamic militancy is a product of long-lasting religious traditions in the islamic world. However, when delving deeper into the origins of this radical violence related to islam, and the middle east, it becomes apparent it is connected to many different global and political factors that have led to it’s significance on the world-stage. The question arises, why is Islam so directly connected to violence? This can be due to the lack of knowledge, it is essential to recognize

African region continue to struggle with the issue. Not only do women in MENA regions have to contend with extreme social prejudices and constant harassment, they also are treated as second class citizens in the eyes of the law. Life in countries like Iraq, Yemen, Egypt, and Pakistan are heavily centered around Islamic principles and the Shari’a Law, a law which

Choosing Your Battles Mustafa Q. Faisal Southern New Hampshire University Nov. 2014 Choosing Your Battles The conflict phenomenon has great role in all human life conditions, we can see the conflict among people, groups, organizations, and nations. World War I and II are best examples. Many organizations see the conflict as wasting of time and money, and should be avoid it. On the other hand, other organizations translate the conflict as important factor to great constrictive and high performance